Axew
#116 in the Black and White Pokédex • Tusk Pokémon
Pokémon Black
They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp.
Pokémon White
They mark their territory by leaving gashes in trees with their tusks. If a tusk breaks, a new one grows in quickly.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Axew #116 | Level 38 | ![]() Fraxure #117 |
![]() Fraxure #117 | Level 48 | ![]() Haxorus #118 |
Pokémon Black
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mistralton Cave | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 10% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 31 | 5% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 31 | 4% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 31 | 1% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 10% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 31 | 5% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 31 | 4% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 31 | 1% | - |
Pokémon White
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mistralton Cave | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 10% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 31 | 5% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 31 | 4% | - |
Mistralton Cave | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 31 | 1% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 10% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 31 | 5% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 31 | 4% | - |
Guidance Chamber | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 31 | 1% | - |

Normal

Shiny
Axew
Tusk Pokémon

HP
46
Attack
87
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
30
Sp. Def
40
Speed
57
Total
320
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from


Resistances
Takes 0.5× from




| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| 4 | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced. |
| 7 | Assurance | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. |
| 10 | Dragon Rage | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 10 | This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage. |
| 13 | Dual Chop | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 | The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row. |
| 16 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat. |
| 20 | Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 24 | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| 28 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. |
| 32 | Dragon Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats. |
| 36 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| 41 | Dragon Pulse | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| 46 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| 51 | Guillotine | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target will faint instantly if this attack hits. |
| 56 | Outrage | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however. |
| 61 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Dragon Pulse | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| Endeavor | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Focus Energy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
| Harden | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Night Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Razor Wind | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Reversal | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
| TM01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| TM02 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. |
| TM05 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM54 | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM59 | Incinerate | ![]() | Special | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draco Meteor | ![]() | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Rivalry
Ability Slot 1
Deals more damage to a Pokémon of same gender.
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Mold Breaker
Ability Slot 2
Moves can be used regardless of Abilities.
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
Unnerve
Hidden Ability
Makes the foe nervous and unable to eat Berries.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.






















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